let’s keep it simple!
I am Melissa and I own Mindful Light Photography. I specialize in Maternity & Newborn Portraiture. I work with you to create a custom session. I keep the process simple but am here to serve you from session design to print delivery and beyond. Every client experience is similar with 4 easy steps.
1) In-person design session
2) Portrait Session
3) Ordering session
4) Product Delivery
Before we do your design session we do a free phone consultation for me to answer all your questions and see if we are a good match. Go through this page and if you decide at any point you want to move forwards click on the black button and schedule your phone consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.
Why Moms Choose Mindful Light Photography
Moms choose mindful Light Photography for the experience they receive and the quality artwork they can trust:
every client can expect the following during their experience:
- a photographer who listens
- clear IN-PERSON help with planning
- HELP WITH WARDROBE STYLING & HAIR ON PICTURE DAY
- IN-HOME PORTRAIT SESSION
- safe posing for baby
- TIMELESS family portraits that show love & CONNECTION
- open line of communication from start to finish
- TIME TO RELAX KNOWING BABY IS SAFE
- TIMELESS PORTRAITS THAT CAPTURE YOUR FAMILY AS THEY ARE!
- No over the top props
- No trendy sets
- BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED ARTWORK FROM WALL PORTRAITS TO ALBUMS
I use soft earthy jewel toned colors, Keep skin natural (NO PLASTIC bABIES HERE), and soft fabrics.
Your baby remains the focus in every image.
Parents and siblings are photographed with gentle timeless posing that shows love and connection.
I welcome special items like tiny shoes, ultrasound pictures, and blankets passed down in your family. These make your photos feel personal and real.
Reviews
“Melissa is the best! From the beginning of scheduling our photography session to the very end and choosing our pictures, she did an amazing job.
She came to our home and made the entire process so wonderful, even allowing us to take a nap while she completed our newborn session – which was much needed especially during the newborn trenches!
The pictures she captured are beautiful and we will cherish them forever. She captured every detail and even completed the special requests that we asked for. We absolutely recommend Melissa for anyone considering newborn photography!”
— Rachael
“Melissa was wonderful. She was always on time, she always had wonderful communication and is a very nice person. We were able to relax and enjoy our newborn session in our home.
The pictures were the most beautiful pictures that my wife and I have ever seen. She captured more than what we could have ever hoped for. We got one shot at a newborn session and she nailed it!
If you book Melissa for a session, she will take care of everything. Do yourself a favor and use her for any pictures!“
— Aaron & Cindy
“Melissa does a fabulous work! She captured pictures of our newborn twins and I couldn’t have been more satisfied with the entire experience.
From the booking, to the actual photo shoot and even down to the pickup of our photos, everything had a special touch. We are so pleased to have such great quality photos that will last our family a lifetime.”
— Robyn
Becoming a mom changes everything. Your baby will be so small for such a short time.
My job is to help you slow down, breathe, and hold on to these early days with simple newborn portraits that feel true to your family.
what’s next?
you book your phone consultation and I answer all your questions in detail.
before & after
here are a few examples of what you can expect. The photos to the left or top of the slider are untouched. the photos to the right or bottom of the slider is the finished photos.
Every photo is fully retouched to capture your beautiful baby as you want to remember them. Anything that wont be on baby’s skin 2 weeks or more after the session is removed. This includes scratches, large skin flakes, eye crusties from clogged ducts, cracked skin, baby acne, redness or bruising, jaundice, etc. Anything that will still be present after two weeks is left alone. This includes: Baby fuzz, Birth Marks, stork bites, Mongolian marks, are all left alone because they are part of what makes your beautiful baby unique.
how much?
this is one of the top questions I get often. How Much?
I customize each session to each client and I don’t have set collections because each clients needs are different. therefore I offer an a La cart style to build your own collection. Sessions do start at $299 and this covers my time & travel from the design session to the ordering appointment.
At your ordering appointment it all depends on your goals and what you want. If you have a set budget we work together to stay in your budget. I can tell you starting prices and what past clients have invested.
custom heirloom albums start at $1800
keepsake boxes start at $1400
custom Finished wall art starts at $200
Small prints start at $50
Everything that goes to the print lab includes the matching digital file for sharing with family & friends.
the end total is based on you and what you want.
I take a small number of families each month so I can give each one the time they need.
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Reviews
I highly recommend Mindful Light Photography. She did my son’s newborn pics. And they ALL were absolutely amazing!! She took her time & captured many beautiful pics that will last a lifetime! Outstanding quality & finish
— Sabrina Layman
Melissa is both patient and thorough! I really appreciated the homework she did on us before the session, and her thoughtfulness and attention during the session. She told me “we work on their time,” in regards to my 2 year old and newborn. Definitely recommend that families work with her to capture their memories!
— MaryMac Keith
She is a very sweet person to have done a session with I love my pictures she took off my son they look really good
— Misty Thomas
You only get these early weeks once. I keep my calendar small so every family gets the time and care they deserve.